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Fort Worth man charged in July 4th shooting that killed 15-month-old, 4-year-old
FORT WORTH — A man faces multiple capital murder charges in a shooting that left three people dead, including two young children on the Fourth of July.New court documents show 27-year-old Kanard Murphy went to a gathering at a car wash along West Cleburne Road to see his infant daughter when a fight broke out. Witnesses told Fort Worth Police he was putting the baby in his car, but he turned back with a rifle in hand and opened fire. A 15-month-old girl and a 4-year-old girl were caught in the crossfire and died. A 42-year-old man was also killed. Witnesses said that...
Credit card skimmer found at Lake Worth business
LAKE WORTH, Texas — A credit card skimmer was discovered at Cash Saver in Lake Worth, prompting an investigation by local authorities. Officers were dispatched to the store yesterday to investigate a credit card reader that appeared to have been tampered with. Upon arrival, they found a skimming device installed on the reader, according to a press release from the Lake Worth Police Department. The device was removed, and detectives are working to identify those responsible. No other skimmers were found.
Two suspects arrested after vehicle chase from Fort Worth to White Settlement
WHITE SETTLEMENT, Texas — Two suspects were taken into custody after a vehicle theft in Fort Worth led to a chase that ended in White Settlement. Officer Conley located the stolen car, prompting the suspects to flee, according to a press release from the White Settlement Police Department. The Fort Worth Police Department assisted with the chase once the vehicle left White Settlement. The suspect vehicle then re-entered White Settlement, where the suspects bailed out at the intersection of White Settlement Road and Lockwood.
High-speed police chase death of an innocent driver remains under investigation a year after crash
FORT WORTH — A year after Andre Craig was killed in a high-speed Fort Worth police chase, his grieving family seeks answers. So far, they have not received them from the police.Last July, 57-year-old Craig collided with a Fort Worth police officer at an intersection in South Fort Worth. Witnesses at the scene reported that Craig's light was green. At the time of the crash, the officer was pursuing a reported stolen car. The police report indicated that the chase reached speeds of 100 miles per hour on Evans Avenue, where the posted speed limit is 30.Craig bore the brunt...
July 4th Mass Shooting Suspect Rejected Plea Deal and Is Labelled Manipulative
The accused in the devastating July 4th mass shooting has been labeled as ‘evil and manipulative’ following his rejection of a plea deal. This shocking turn of events has added an intense layer of emotion to an already highly charged case. Plea Deal Rejection Adds to Anguish. This...
Fort Worth Police Seek Public's Aid to Identify Suspect in Robbery and Indecent Assault Case on Hulen Bend Boulevard
The Fort Worth Police Department has put out a call to the public for assistance in tracking down a suspect involved in a robbery and indecent assault that took place in June. According to the Fort Worth Police Department, the incident occurred on June 17th at around 9:50 p.m. outside a store on Hulen Bend Boulevard.
Trucker dies in crash on North Texas interstate, shuts down highway exit for nearly 6 hours, police say
GRAPEVINE, Texas — A 62-year-old truck driver died Saturday morning in a crash on the highway near Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, police said. Grapevine police said the crash happened at approximately 5:20 a.m. Saturday at the exit from northbound State Highway 121 to eastbound Interstate 635. According to police, the driver of the tractor trailer, identified by the Tarrant County Medical Examiner as Luiz Carlos Camargo, of Plano, failed to make the curve at the exit and crashed into the guardrail on the left side of the road.
30-year-old woman found safe
SAN ANTONIO - Noelle Sturgill was found safe, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. ============================================================================. The Texas Department of Public Safety has issued an Endangered Missing Alert for a woman with intellectual disabilities who was last seen at DFW International Airport. 30-year-old Noelle Sturgill was last seen around...
Bodycam video shows firefighters rescue Parker County man from burning mobile home
A Parker County man is hospitalized after video shows firefighters rescuing him from a burning mobile home. Emergency officials said it happened near 14000 Briar Road in Azle at about 9 a.m. on Saturday. Investigators said the victim, identified by neighbors as Tim Nicholson, was left with burns on more than 50 percent of his body.
Texas Woman Re-arrested After Bond Raised to $1 Million in Attempted Drowning Case
A Texas woman suspected of attempting to drown a 3-year-old girl in an apartment complex pool in suburban Dallas has been re-arrested after her bond was raised to $1 million, according to court documents. Elizabeth Wolf, 42, was initially released on $40,000 bond after being charged with attempted capital murder and child injury. On May 19, Wolf allegedly made racial statements to the child’s mother before attempting to drown the infant.
Victim rescued from Tarrant County house fire
TARRANT COUNTY, Texas — A victim was rescued from a house fire in Tarrant County this morning, according to a press release from Parker County ESD 1.Parker County Engine 51 arrived second due to an auto aid assignment on a working fire in the 14000 block of Briar Rd. As seen from Engine 51 Firefighter Martins' helmet camera, Firefighter Martin and Company Officer Hall, accompanied by a member from Briar-Reno Engine 49, advanced an attack line on the fire, making a push through the alpha side door to continue fire suppression and conduct a primary search for victims.Engine 51 Engineer...
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